larrygator Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 What is your definition of "do the park"? Are you saying one lap per coaster, all coasters with re-rides on the two major ones, all coasters and a few flats, all coasters, a few flats, and a meal. Some will say they can do the park in two hours, but not include all you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) Depends which Sunday of what month you're visiting as well. "Best Food:" My personal favorite is the sandwich shop near Storm Chaser (Louie’s Fresh Market), but it was closed a lot around the end of last season so a good second bet would be with Swamp Water Jack's or Junior's BBQ (both with A/C seating spaces). If crowds aren't an issue for you, then any of the restaurants in the water park, especially Taco Tequila. "Surprising Ride:" Cyclos is the wildest flat ride in the park (and the best pendulum ride I've ever ridden thus far), and I'm always surprised to hear how many people skip it because the line looks long. If the queue line switchbacks near the ride are not totally filled, please do consider giving it a go (unless you reeeally don't like rotating or hanging upside down a lot). If you're there strictly for the credit run, you will be out much quicker than you think (especially if you're there when the park gates open). A likely case is if you do a few coaster re-rides and include some flat rides, plus maybe a show, because then it's likely you'll spend no more than 5 hours. It is absolutely possible to do both parks in one Sunday (not including either water parks) and be satisfied. Personally, I think either KK or HW with their water parks are full-day things individually, so plan accordingly. Hence the 2018 announcement, sir. They're moving the airport for the fireworks show. One can only dream. I'd much prefer picking up the park and moving it elsewhere... preferably any place that isn't partially owned by the State Fair Board. Edited January 23, 2017 by Midgetman82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks for all the tips! We would want to do all the coasters once with rerides on the big two. Some flats thrown in as well and probably a meal or snack if there is something worthwhile/unique/must have Actually after looking at the hours we would probably go Friday morning June 2nd at opening, before the first night of Holliwood Nights starts. I think that would be enough time and we can cram in a full day then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Don't forget the totally crazy freefall tower. I love those Larson/ARM models. I was only there on one weekday, so I can't comment on lines too much. I would highly recommend the water park though even though you mention you were going to Splashin' Safari. Deluge and Deep Water Dive are 2 outstanding slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 If you're going for Holiwood Nights, I would definitely recommend going to KK on that Friday. Keep in mind that Holiday World is on Central Time, so if you leave KK by 4:00 PM Eastern, you can get to Holiday World by 4:30 PM Central. 11 to 4 should be plenty of time to do the things that are most important to you. It's more than enough for the dry side of the park, and you'll definitely want to hit at least the highlights of the waterpark. Deep Water Dive is unlike anything Holiday World offers, so it should be a priority. Calypso Run is recommended as well. People speak highly of Deluge, but it was closed when I went, so I can't say from personal experience. The only slide I would recommend to skip is Tornado, since the line tends to be long and Holiday World's is superior. Friday night is Splashin' Safari ERT, so you'll get plenty of time there so don't feel like you have to get everything in at Hurricane Bay. Splashin' Safari is simply the best waterpark I've ever been to, but Hurricane Bay is excellent as well. You really should spend about half your day in the waterpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I've been to Holiday World a few times before so I know what I'm in for there and how important it is to do the water park 8) Good call on the time difference I did forget about that and that would give us an extra hour at KK. I wanted to avoid Sunday at KK as there is some other event going on; I think one enthusiast event / 2 days is enough for me in a weekend lol. I'll end up going to the Cincinnati Zoo on Sunday and then making a trip to Kings Island on that Monday as well. I've never been on a ride like Cyclos so that will be a definite, even though I'm 50/50 when it comes to getting sick on pendulum rides... but that one looks unique enough for sure 8) Thanks for all the help! Oh, does T3 have the newer vest restraints, or are they the old head bashers? I vaguely remember reading they updated them but maybe it was a different park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 They're new restraints, but the ride is awful. Don't bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njcoasterguy34 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I actually enjoyed T3. Don't take my word for it, though. Try it for yourself and form your own opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Wait, wait, wait. That post needs to invoke the master: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Corrected? lol... (I've been having way too much fun with these new apps on my phone...) Edited January 23, 2017 by anonymouscactus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 That is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 lol, T3 is a piece of crap. Probably the worst SLC... the reduced pain from headbanging is negligible to the terrible tracking of the trains and leg crushing restraints. It's seriously torture. I thought it would be better than average and it's somehow worse. Burn that piece of shit to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Meh, it's a hit or miss. I've heard from people who have liked it, and people who have despised it. Few in between, but I've had good rides on it too and I always give it a whirl or two when I'm there (and survive). If you wanna try it, I recommend the back rows, not so much the front. Cyclos is typically a one and done (or you're like me and had a chance to try it twice in a row w/o getting off... which I do not recommend! ). It's a guaranteed headspin, but there's so few of them that I have to recommend it to folks who visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 ^ Cyclos is one of the best rides I have ever ridden. Up there with Giant frisbee's and screaming swings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 My neck and back just started hurting at the mere mention of T3 Cyclos made my S.O. sick. He had to take a break after that. I was a bit disoriented after it too. If you get sick on pendulum rides, be wary. However, it was a definite trip and I would ride it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njcoasterguy34 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I love pendulum rides and I love so-called "spin-and-pukes". However, I cannot stand hanging upside down. Cyclos and the drop ride were the only adult flats I skipped when I was at KK this past May. I also skipped the Ferris Wheel because they don't allow single riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbengalsfan85 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 T3 was decent, but if the park were to replace it with a B&M invert I wouldn't complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 T3 was decent, but if the park were to replace it with a B&M invert I wouldn't complain A B&M version of an SLC... I would not be opposed to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit_in_Red Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 T3 was decent, but if the park were to replace it with a B&M invert I wouldn't complain I share this sentiment. I don't mind T3, but if it were to be replaced by something better it certainly wouldn't hurt my feelings any. It's gotten fairly long in the tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterKid211 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 T3 was decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Is it Spring yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 T3 is among the worst steel coasters I've been on. The KumbaK trains helped a tiny bit with the headbanging but they are very "bangy" (center of gravity feels much lower than Vekoma trains), they don't track well and the restraints are not well-designed. There are two SLC's I've been on that are worse than T3 (Nio and F2) but those are very old and probably did not receive enough maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 ^I don't even think those trains helped at all. Sure there's less head banging, but it's replaced with full body banging and cutting off circulation to your legs!!!! I'm sorry, and I've told the park owner and managers this to their face, they should not be spending ANY more money on that pile of crap. It was not a good coaster. It is now not a good coaster. And no matter how much more money you throw at it, it will NEVER be a good coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 ^The train bangs you back and forth and does lateral jackhammering! Like Golden Horse doesn't even f**k up that bad smh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 ^I don't even think those trains helped at all. Sure there's less head banging, but it's replaced with full body banging and cutting off circulation to your legs!!!! I'm sorry, and I've told the park owner and managers this to their face, they should not be spending ANY more money on that pile of crap. It was not a good coaster. It is now not a good coaster. And no matter how much more money you throw at it, it will NEVER be a good coaster. THIS. So much this. They are way better off with anything, anything else in its spot. Or nothing in its spot. It's the only bad ride in the whole park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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